Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods

Outdoor Planters That Enhance Your Space

September 8, 2023 · By Gail Wilson · 1 Comment

Regarding outdoor planters, one has many choices for a suitable vessel. First, consider what colors compliment your existing decor.

What functionality are you looking for? You may need something to hang on a vertical wall or rest on the floor or a plant stand. Do you want something that suspends from the ceiling, such as a macramé hanger?

Some people like weird and unusual ideas for their yards. Are you an environmentalist who prefers reusing items instead of buying new planters? Continue reading to learn more about what might work best for you and your plants.Read more ›

Categorized: Yard & Garden · Tagged: DIY planter, flower planter, garden planters, hanging planter, planter

Mid-Century Modern Vase from a Whiskey Bottle

August 31, 2023 · By Sarah Ramberg · 8 Comments

My husband doesn’t always drink whiskey, but when he does, he often looks for one in a pretty bottle that I might like. This one (and the label) caught his eye, and when he finished it, I set the bottle aside to transform it into a mid-century modern vase.Read more ›

Categorized: Create · Tagged: bottle vase, glass bottles, mid-century modern, painting glass, stained glass paint

Greeting Autumn with Fall Signs

August 23, 2023 · By Sarah Ramberg · 1 Comment

I have to admit, I never really jumped on the “Signs for all things” decorating bandwagon. Live, laugh, love was something we naturally did- not advertised in our house. But…but…I have made exceptions during autumn and upcycled a few Fall signs along the way.Read more ›

Categorized: Autumn, Themed Round-Ups · Tagged: autumn, autumn craft, autumn decor, autumn ideas, autumn project, autumn repurpose, DIY Fall, fall, fall craft, Fall decor, fall ideas, fall project, Fall repurpose

Fall Decor Ideas and Projects

August 16, 2023 · By Sarah Ramberg · Leave a Comment

Fall is one of the most popular seasons. The mild weather and the natural wonder of changing leaves make it a favorite time of year for many people. As a result, decorating our homes with fall décor is an annual trendy pastime.Read more ›

Categorized: Autumn, Create · Tagged: autumn, autumn decor, autumn ideas, DIY Fall, fall, fall craft, Fall decor, fall ideas

Botanical Prints on Woven Mats

August 9, 2023 · By Sarah Ramberg · 20 Comments

Finding these woven mats at Habitat was both exciting (ooh, fun new thrifted stuff to upcycle!) and confusing (too small to be placemats- what were these for?). Even though I couldn’t figure out their original purpose, I couldn’t wait to get them home. Because I had an idea for creating some botanical prints and they were the perfect medium to work with.Read more ›

Categorized: Create · Tagged: boho, boho decor, boho home, boho style, boho wall decor, botanical decor, stenciled

Cheap Home Decor: How To Decorate Your Home on a Budget

July 29, 2023 · By Marianne Songbird · 4 Comments

We all want a stylish, well-decorated home that fits our personality and feels cozy and inviting. Unfortunately, buying home decor can be very expensive. Yet, there are ways to decorate a home on a budget that won’t look cheap but rather luxurious, bespoke, and personal.Read more ›

Categorized: Home · Tagged: home decor, thrift store decor

Travel Patches on a Leather Tote Bag

July 26, 2023 · By Sarah Ramberg · 2 Comments

Years ago and in a roundabout way, I received this VERY inexpensive and somewhat imperfect leather tote bag. It was perfectly functional and well-made. It simply used imperfect leather that the maker couldn’t use on a full-price bag.Read more ›

Categorized: Create · Tagged: bag, purse, repurpose handbag, tote bag, travel, travel bag, upcycle handbag

Mindful Craft Ideas for Relaxation

July 22, 2023 · By Donna Vallance · 8 Comments

Engaging in relaxing crafts can be an excellent way to unwind, relieve stress, and express creativity. Creativity and craft ideas for relaxation allow you to express yourself artistically, stimulate your imagination, and encourage you to think outside the box.Read more ›

Categorized: Create · Tagged: craft ideas, self care

Pillar Candle Holders with Coastal Style

July 19, 2023 · By Sarah Ramberg · 12 Comments

I first spotted these pillar candle holders at one of those “color-coding” thrift stores. You know the kind I mean, right? Where they group all the housewares by color, and these wooden fellas somehow ended up on the red shelf.Read more ›

Categorized: Create · Tagged: beach decor, beach home decor, beach house, beach house style, coastal, coastal craft, coastal decor, coastal DIY, coastal style, DIY coastal decor

Small Closet Organization Ideas for a Clean and Clutter-Free Home

July 13, 2023 · By Tamara White · Leave a Comment

Few people are blessed with a large closet, much less a fancy walk-in one. Most of us have small closets that are utilized to store our possessions in our homes. With a small closet, it is often very challenging to keep it organized and clutter-free. It may seem like small closets won’t have enough space for all your stuff. However, we can use organizational storage solutions to help keep our closet organized and maximize its true storage potential.Read more ›

Categorized: Home, Organization & Storage · Tagged: accessory organization, closet organization, closet storage, DIY organization, organizer